Adult News

November 2025

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Reading Challenge

2025

The 2025 Reading Challenge is drawing to an end.  Make sure you complete your path (6 books) and get your activities recorded.  Those that complete 1 path are eligible for the after-hours celebration on January 2, 2026. 

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3rd Annual Friends of the Library Fundraiser & Silent Auction

Featuring Local Author Vietnam Veteran Nurse & Parkinson's Advocate - Lou Eisenbrandt.


Tuesday, November 18  |  6-8 pm  |  The Haven

General Admission $35  |  Veteran Ticket $25

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Friends Fundraiser & Silent Auction
60th Anniversary

Cheers to 60 Years!

Anniversary Party

Join us for Refreshments & Reminiscing as we celebrate 60 years of Louisburg Library's impact! 

 From humble beginnings with a borrowed bookmobile to a

dedicated team now serving over 5,000 patrons each month -

come honor the journey with us.


Friday, December 12  |  6-7:30 pm Library  |  All Ages Welcome

Join Us!

Next Read Newsletters

Did you know that you can receive newsletters regarding new books?  Simply subscribe to the type of book you are interested in (NYT bestsellers, mystery, memoir, page to screen & more) to receive your next reads.

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Friends Fundraiser & Silent Auction
Monthly Programs Reading Challenge Online Author Talks

Special Adult Events

Trivia Night

Halloween
Trivia Night

Saturday, November 1

7:00 pm @ Fox Hall

Team Registration Required 

Teams of 2-4 people  |  Ages 17+

Join in the fun at our 9th Annual Halloween themed Trivia Night.  

COSTUMES are encouraged!  

Compete in six rounds of 15 questions each.  One smart device per team will be used to answer questions on Kahoot.it. (Please bring your own device.)

Register Now

Memory Screenings

Friday, November 7

9:00 am - Noon @ Library

FREE 10-minute screening from a health professional.

Concerned about memory loss? 

Receive a screening from a Vintage Park health professional.  Additionally, gather some valuable brain health information.

Walk-In, No Appointments 

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Memory Screenings
Wooden Lantern

Wooden Lantern:

Basic Woodworking Workshop

Friday, November 14

6:00 pm @ Fox Hall

Registration Required  |  Ages 17+

Fee: $25, scholarships available

Come build and paint your own wooden lantern!

It makes a great centerpiece for your table, or decoration for any room in the house. The endless decor possibilities make this a great project to leave out all year round!  Presented by The Barefoot Builder.


Register before Nov 7
Craft Night

Festive Craft Night

Tuesday, December 2

6:00 - 8:30 pm @ Fox Hall

Registration Required |  Ages 17+  

Get into the Holiday Spirit! 

Our December crafting event is the perfect way to spend a cozy evening painting stunning door hangers.  Your door hanger will be one-of-a-kind, as each design is unique. Choose from a selection of winter and holiday-themed door signs.

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Monthly Events

Stitches in the Stacks

Stitches in the Stacks

A Community of Fiber Artists

November 11
4:30-6:30 pm @ Library

Let's get together and encourage each other as we create - crochet, knit, embroidery, macrame, & more.
(not a class)

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Mystery
Book Club

The Cracked Spine
by Paige Shelton

November 12

10 am @ Library

This book club is ideal for readers who enjoy unraveling the mystery of whodunit. Everyone is invited, and books will be supplied for all members.

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Bound
By Books

Jawbone Holler
by Mace Thornton

November 12
7 pm @ Library

Stretch your reading habits and discuss various books with interested readers. Each month a different person selects a book for discussion.   

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Take & Make

Take & Make:

Spiced Up - Cloves


November 14

while supplies last

Embark on a Worldwide Culinary Journey with Spices and Herbs. This month, join us as we delve into the amazing world of Cloves.

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Don't Get Scammed

Don't Get Scammed


November 19
~12:15 pm @ Senior Center

Every month, we will discuss various prevalent scams to be aware of, assisting you in protecting yourself.

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Online Author Talks

Online Author Talks

Joseph Lee
Award-Winning Journalist

Wed, Nov 5 @ 1 pm

Register

Amanda Peters

Acclaimed Author

Thurs, Nov 13 @ 6 pm

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Charles Duhigg

Supercommunicator

Tues, Nov 18 @ 1 pm

Register

New Books

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Adult Fiction

Irish Goodbye
All the Men I've Loved Again
Among the Burning Flowers
This Place Kills Me

Adult Non-fiction

Poems and Prayers
softly, as I leave you
Confronting Evil
Awake: a Memoir

Youth (easy, chapter, juvenile, young adult, etc.)

Grumpkin
Library of Unruly Treasures
Bluey: Grannies and Other Stories
Bad in the Blood

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